Therapist in San Diego, California Helena Dow, Therapist
Licenses: LMFT, PsyD
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Helena Dow, LMFT, PsyD
She works collaboratively with her clients to develop customized and impactful treatment plans and modalities tailored to fulfil their unique needs. Dr. Dow s clinical experience includes treatment of depression and other mood related disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, relationship and family conflicts to include blended family dynamics, traumas, crisis interventions, immigrant issues, attention issues, spirituality, conflict resolution and problem solving. Dr. Dow serves as an associate faculty member at various local colleges, provides clinical supervision to clinicians in training, and has authored a number of academic publications. She is a native of Albania where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in English Language and Literature and speaks fluent Albanian.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (HealthNet)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Alliant International University
Medical Education | 2006
San Diego, CA, United States
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San Diego State University
Graduate School | 2000
San Diego, CA, United States
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University of Tirana
Undergraduate | 1992
Tirana, AL, Albania
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Helena Dow. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Helena Dow generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Helena Dow's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Helena Dow:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (HealthNet)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Helena Dow is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Helena Dow does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Helena Dow is currently offering online telehealth only visits.